A Day Trip with a Private Driver in Aruba: What's Included and What It Costs
By Guljar Hosen · Rates checked 23 September 2026 against the live private driver page
A private driver day in Aruba is an hourly chauffeur service used for touring: one vehicle, one driver, and stops you choose rather than a fixed group itinerary or a self-driven route.
This guide covers what's included, the published hourly rates for both vehicles, and how it compares to renting a car and driving yourself. Rates are current as published on Dushi's own private driver page, checked 23 September 2026.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- A private driver day is the same hourly service as any private-driver booking, used for a touring itinerary.
- 3 hours runs $400 (Suburban) or $495 (Sprinter); a full 12-hour day runs $1,300 or $1,500, plus 7% tax.
- The Suburban takes up to 5 guests (4 with airport bags); the Sprinter takes up to 14.
- A 3 hour minimum applies to most bookings, except special transfers and existing clients.
- A private driver removes the navigating and parking a self-driven rental requires, without a fixed group schedule.
What a day with a private driver includes
One vehicle, one driver, and a route built around the stops you choose.
A private driver day is the same hourly chauffeur service Dushi offers for any occasion, used for touring rather than a single transfer: your own vehicle for the hours you book, a driver who knows the roads, and stops you decide on rather than a fixed itinerary. It suits a single full day, or a half day worked around a beach morning or a dinner reservation.
What it costs
Rates are published by the hour, with a 3 hour minimum for most bookings.
- $400 / $495
- 3 hours, Suburban / Sprinter
- $950 / $1,100
- 8 hours, Suburban / Sprinter
- $1,300 / $1,500
- Full day (12 hours), Suburban / Sprinter
All rates in USD, plus 7% tax. 3 hour minimum, except special transfers and existing clients.
The Chevrolet Suburban takes up to 5 guests (4 with airport bags); the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter takes up to 14. Full rates and every hour option are on our private driver page.
A private driver vs. renting and self-driving
Both get you to the same places. They differ on who does the driving and the planning.
Self-driving a rental You handle navigation, parking and driving on unfamiliar roads yourself, on your own schedule.
A private driver A local driver handles the route and parking; you choose the stops without managing the driving.
A private tour The same service, framed around sightseeing for the day. See our private island tours page for how a tour day is usually structured.
Starting your day straight off a flight? See our airport transfer page to book that leg too, or our Aruba taxi rates guide if you're weighing a private driver against a one-off taxi instead.
Frequently asked questions
What does a private driver day in Aruba include?
One vehicle and one driver for the hours you book, with stops you choose rather than a fixed itinerary. It's the same hourly chauffeur service Dushi offers for any occasion, used for a touring day.
How much does a private driver day cost in Aruba?
3 hours is $400 in the Suburban or $495 in the Sprinter, 8 hours is $950 or $1,100, and a full 12-hour day is $1,300 or $1,500, all plus 7% tax.
Is there a minimum booking time?
Yes, a 3 hour minimum applies to most bookings, except special transfers and existing clients.
How many people fit in each vehicle?
The Chevrolet Suburban takes up to 5 guests (4 with airport bags). The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter takes up to 14.
Is a private driver better than renting a car for a day trip?
A private driver removes the navigating, parking and unfamiliar-road driving a self-driven rental requires, and gives you a local driver's route knowledge, while still letting you choose the stops.
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